Women's Rights Activists and Reformers Quiz

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During the era of good feelings, which territory did Thomas Jefferson purchase from Emperor Napoleon?

Louisiana Purchase (correct)

Texas Annexation

Alaska Purchase

Hawaii Acquisition

What was the purpose of Lewis and Clark's expedition during the era of good feelings?

To negotiate peace treaties with Native American tribes

To establish a new fur trading post

To find a new sea route to Asia

To explore the west and gather ecological and social information (correct)

Who was the first person to cross North America and reach the Pacific during the era of good feelings?

Napoleon Bonaparte

Sacagawea (correct)

John Adams

Thomas Jefferson

What made Sacagawea significant during the era of good feelings?

Her skills as a translator and calming presence Signup and view all the answers

Which invention made a significant difference during the era of good feelings in the U.S.?

Eli Whitney's cotton gin Signup and view all the answers

What concept was emphasized by Economic Nationalism during the era of good feelings?

Domestic control and protection of the economy Signup and view all the answers

What was the single most important proximate cause for expansion in the US during the early 19th century?

The cotton gin Signup and view all the answers

Which event gave Andrew Jackson an enormous popularity boost during the War of 1812?

The Battle of New Orleans Signup and view all the answers

What was the main idea behind the nullification crisis in 1832?

To nullify federal tariffs deemed harmful to the economy Signup and view all the answers

Which reform movement aimed at stopping the consumption, sale, and production of alcohol in the early 19th century?

Temperance reform Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Auburn Penitentiary System in the early 19th century?

To promote group work and minimal interaction among inmates Signup and view all the answers

Which geographical change in trade flow contributed to sectionalism in the early 19th century?

Shift from east to west trade routes Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' that was viewed as an image of white southerners by many?

Harriet Beecher Stowe Signup and view all the answers

Which event further polarized Congress due to a violent altercation between a Democratic Congressman and a Republican Senator?

Bleeding Kansas Signup and view all the answers

Who was the 14th President of the United States who supported the Compromise of 1850?

Franklin Pierce Signup and view all the answers

Which document accepted in a single vote by a legislature contains amendments to a number of other laws or entirely new laws?

Omnibus Bill Signup and view all the answers

Who authored the Kansas-Nebraska Act with Senator Stephen Douglas of Illinois?

A.P. Butler Signup and view all the answers

What was the Freeport Doctrine developed by Stephen Douglas regarding?

Exclusion of slavery in territories Signup and view all the answers

'Bleeding Kansas' saw violence when heavily armed Pro-slavery radicals burned most of which city to the ground?

Lawrence Signup and view all the answers

'Dred Scott Decision' by the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Scott couldn't sue in federal court because he was considered:

Property, not a citizen Signup and view all the answers

'Republican Party' formed in the 1850s was primarily known for its stance on which political issue?

'Antislavery' Signup and view all the answers

'Gadsden Purchase' gave the US parts of present-day New Mexico & Arizona in exchange for how much money?

$10 million Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for improving conditions in jails, poorhouses, and insane asylums in the 1820s?

Dorothea Dix Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Texas forces and defeated Santa Anna?

San Huston Signup and view all the answers

Which document was considered the most radical of all anti-slavery documents and called for slaves to revolt against their masters?

Walker's Appeal Signup and view all the answers

Which general tried to crush the Texas revolt and lost battles to Winfield Scott and Zachary Taylor in the Mexican War?

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Texas Revolution?

Formation of the Republic of Texas Signup and view all the answers

Who led a slave revolt that resulted in the deaths of 60 white people?

Nat Turner Signup and view all the answers

What first did the war with Mexico achieve according to the information provided?

First war covered by reporters Signup and view all the answers

'Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall ever exist in any part of territory' is associated with which legislative act?

Wilmot Proviso Signup and view all the answers

'All passed 36 30 line' is associated with which historical event or agreement?

'Stephen Douglas' compromise for CA' Signup and view all the answers